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Cult of Demeter - Cocoa Anise Barley Tea (Caffeine Free)

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Cult of Demeter - Cocoa Anise Barley Tea (Caffeine Free) - 15 cup bag

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Tastes Like: biscotti, aniseed, cocoa butter, toasted barley
Feels Like: golden grain harvest

Divine comfort in the dark hours of winter. Inspired by the original barley tisane kykeon, the ritual drink of devotees of the Greek goddess Demeter, this tea has a satin texture and creamy flavor. Nutty roasted barley and malt are enriched by the subtle aroma of sweet aniseed and roasted cacao. A splash of your favorite milk turns up its natural sweetness.

  • Caffeine-free
  • Vegan
  • Non GMO

Ingredients
organic german malted barley, organic egyptian anise, organic cocoa husk
Contains gluten from malted barley

🍃 Dietary Needs
  • Organic
  • All Natural
  • Vegan
  • Caffeine Free
  • Sugar Free
✨ Quality Tested

All our teas are double tested for pesticide residues, heavy metals, and foreign objects.

Because they’re blended in Germany, all August teas must pass stringent EU pesticide standards, which allow much less pesticide residue than the US FDA.

Whether they are organic, all natural or conventional, all our teas are safe, top quality, and delicious! 

⚡️ Caffeine Content

This tea is Caffeine Free

  • High Caffeine = 40-60mg per 10oz serving
  • Moderate Caffeine = 20-40mg per 10oz serving
  • Caffeine Free = 0mg per 10oz serving
🔥 Brewing Directions

Hot Brewing 10 oz

Heat 212°f/100°c water
Add 3.5g tea, about 2 teaspoons
Pour 10oz/300ml hot water
Infuse 4-5 mins. Longer is stronger.
Repeat Reinfuse 1-2 times

Iced Brewing 10 oz

Heat 212°f/100°c water
Add 3.5g tea, about 2 teaspoons
Pour ~3oz hot water to barely cover tea leaves
Infuse 4-5 mins. Longer is stronger.
Dilute with 7oz cold water
Serve Over ice

Pro tip: If you want more concentrated flavor, try doubling the tea leaves in this recipe.

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⚖️ Net Weights

4 cup deluxe sample: 14g / .5oz
15 cup bag: 50g / 1.8oz
70 cup bag: 250g / 8.8oz

⭐️ The August Difference
  • We make no compromises when we bring our blends to life.
    Our tea costs more because we use super premium whole ingredients like vanilla pieces, cardamom, real fruits and whole spices. It’s quality you can see and taste. All our blends are original and exclusively available from August.
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    Tea is made of plants, so freshness matters. Our teas are produced in small batches, packed in airtight packaging and shipped directly to you at peak freshness.
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Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 258 reviews
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258 reviews
  • KZ
    Kathleen Z.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    13 hours ago
    Love it!

    I’m a very picky tea drinker and have been drinking tea forever. I think I’ve tried just about everyone’s tea out there and really like August Uncommon this particular tea “Cult of Demeter” is amazingly good, very different in a taste department. The Anise is not overwhelming just a hint of it. You can taste every flavor that’s in these leaves all of them blended to perfection. Very smooth, satisfying and tasty. I’ve just ordered it again. I absolutely love it!

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    Rachel
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    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Yesterday
    Too much anise

    If you love anise then this is for you but unfortunately for me it was just a little too strong. I was hoping for a little bit more chocolate flavor and the anise to be a complement not overpowering. Oh well, they can't all be winners. I do generally enjoy herbal blends from August, though.

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    Yesterday

    Thank you for your honest review, Rachel. We're sorry you didn’t love Cult of Demeter tea. Our Customer Support Team will contact you shortly.

  • LH
    Lucy H.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 week ago
    Cult of Demeter

    A smooth, earthly complex flavor with any astringent or bitter after taste.

  • E
    Emma
    Verified Reviewer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    4 weeks ago
    If you like anise

    You can definitely taste the anise. I like that this one had simple ingredients without added flavoring.

  • PH
    Piper H. R.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    4 weeks ago
    A good non caffeinated tea.

    I like this comfort tea in the evening when I want the warmth and taste, but not the caffeine

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